Kussa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Kussa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 kussa

u, f., mod. kusa, a cow, as a colloquial dimin., freq. in mod. usage; and so cush is used in the north of England: as a nickname, Fms. viii. 247.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᚢᛋᛋᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

dimin.
diminutive.
Engl
English.
f.
feminine.
freq
frequent, frequently.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
gl
glossary.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
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